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Beautiful Dream

Episode 1
Sunday, June 16, 2024 (ABC, 8:30)
Written by Greg Waters
Directed by Gracie Otto

Magda's beautiful dream of transforming Australian women's fashion is about to be crushed by her husband's foolish mistake. Trapped at Goodes she must fight against entrenched conservatism and snobbery.

Starring: Debi Mazar as Magda Szombathelyi, Jessica De Gouw as Fay Janosi, Clare Hughes as Lisa Miles, Azizi Donnelly as Angela Mansour, Miranda Otto as Virginia Ambrose

With: Carlos Sanson Jr. as George Szombathelyi, Russell Dykstra as Stefan Szombathelyi, Thom Green as Rudi Janosi, Huw Higginson as Mr. Ryder, Julian Maroun as Elias Khalil, Todd McKenney as Mr. MacKenzie, Tom Wilson as Richard White, Kate Box as Cheri St Clair, Sacha Horler as Dorothy Miles, Eloise Mignon as Jenny Giles, Ngali Shaw as Adam Conroy, Gemma Chua-Tran as Petra, Jack Scott as Clive Buchanan, Georgia Williams as Madeleine, Kate Cheel as Gwen, Martha Lott as Mrs. Poulton, Rob MacPherson as Bank Manager, Carah Louw as Editorial Assistant, Nick Launchbury as Cadet, Zara Hogarth as Frances, Ian Hart as Immigration Officer, Poppy Lynch as Irene, Julian Immink as Paperboy, Bianca D'Angelo as Goodes Sales Assistant #1, Louise McCann as Goodes Sales Assistant #2, Sophie Riggs as Goodes Sales Assistant #3

Secret Designs

Episode 2
Sunday, June 23, 2024
Written by Sarah Bassiuoni
Directed by Gracie Otto

Angela must cover for divided loyalties after scamming her way into Goodes. Mrs Ambrose campaigns for ladieswear supremacy while Magda, Lisa and Fay must deal with the fall-out from unexpected events and revelations.

With: Carlos Sanson Jr. as George Szombathelyi, Russell Dykstra as Stefan Szombathelyi, Thom Green as Rudi Janosi, Huw Higginson as Mr. Ryder, Julian Maroun as Elias Khalil, Todd McKenney as Mr. MacKenzie, Tom Wilson as Richard White, Sacha Horler as Dorothy Miles, Hamish Michael as Ken Marlow, Krew Boylan as Enid Marlow, Ngali Shaw as Adam Conroy, Hazem Shammas as Dawud Mansour, Übai Dahoud as Farouk Mansour, Roxie Mohebbi as Nadia, Kaliopi Eleni as Voula's Mother, Dayna Mattchewson as Voula, Terence Crawford as Dr. Thomas, Marina Woods as Miss Hill, Melanie Munt as Mrs. Lynch, Lisa Lanzi as Shoes Woman, Marco Callisto as George's Piano Double, Bianca D'Angelo as Goodes Sales Assistant #1, Louise McCann as Goodes Sales Assistant #2, Sophie Riggs as Goodes Sales Assistant #3

Bikini Wars

Episode 3
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Written by Joan Sauers
Directed by Gracie Otto

A catalogue photoshoot brings tensions to the boil between Magda and Mrs Ambrose and precipitates a crisis in Fay's marriage. Lisa and Angela's escapades with borrowed bikinis lead to both disappointment and new hope.

With: Carlos Sanson Jr. as George Szombathelyi, Russell Dykstra as Stefan Szombathelyi, Huw Higginson as Mr. Ryder, Julian Maroun as Elias Khalil, Todd McKenney as Mr. MacKenzie, Tom Wilson as Richard White, Hamish Michael as Ken Marlow, Sacha Horler as Dorothy Miles, Ngali Shaw as Adam Conroy, Peter O'Brien as Don "The Wolf" Holloway, Samantha Allsop as Christina Wells, Gemma Chua-Tran as Petra, Jack Scott as Clive Buchanan, Georgia Williams as Madeleine, Emma Boyd as Jean, Angelika Bailey as Danuta, Susie Collins as Mrs. Drummond, Amy Kersey as Coogee Swimwear, Monique Mercy as Shoe Customer, Jeremy Waters as Mr. Randall, Nick Bennett as Jeweller, Paul Harvey as Policeman, Bianca D'Angelo as Goodes Sales Assistant #1, Louise McCann as Goodes Sales Assistant #2, Sophie Riggs as Goodes Sales Assistant #3

Spring Carnival

Episode 4
Sunday, July 07, 2024
Written by Joan Sauers
Directed by Gracie Otto

Spring racing carnival draws fresh battle lines between Magda and Ambrose over youth fashion. Lisa and Angela's friendship is tested by a shocking revelation. Fay is misled into making a catastrophic mistake.

With: Carlos Sanson Jr. as George Szombathelyi, Russell Dykstra as Stefan Szombathelyi, Thom Green as Rudi Janosi, Huw Higginson as Mr. Ryder, Julian Maroun as Elias Khalil, Tom Wilson as Richard White, Hamish Michael as Ken Marlow, Sacha Horler as Dorothy Miles, Krew Boylan as Enid Marlow, Ngali Shaw as Adam Conroy, Hazem Shammas as Dawud Mansour, Übai Dahoud as Farouk Mansour, Roxie Mohebbi as Nadia, Samantha Allsop as Christina Wells, Gemma Chua-Tran as Petra, Jack Scott as Clive Buchanan, Carmel Johnson as Mrs. Forsythe, Darcey O'Brien as Amy, Mary-Agnes O'Loughlin as Myra, Mark Fantasia as Tom, Miranda Turbitt as Helen, Amelia Bishop as Sally, Laila Aldridge as Slight Girl, Bianca D'Angelo as Goodes Sales Assistant #1, Louise McCann as Goodes Sales Assistant #2, Sophie Riggs as Goodes Sales Assistant #3

Men in Briefs

Episode 5
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Written by Sarah Bassiuoni
Directed by Gracie Otto

Magda's attempt to capitalise on her success with a celebrity wedding dress leads to a risky experiment with men's bikini briefs. Lisa, Angela, George and Richard are caught in the fallout. Fay confronts marital disaster.

With: Carlos Sanson Jr. as George Szombathelyi, Russell Dykstra as Stefan Szombathelyi, Thom Green as Rudi Janosi, Huw Higginson as Mr. Ryder, Julian Maroun as Elias Khalil, Tom Wilson as Richard White, Kate Box as Cheri St Clair, Sacha Horler as Dorothy Miles, Hamish Michael as Ken Marlow, Ngali Shaw as Adam Conroy, Übai Dahoud as Farouk Mansour, Roxie Mohebbi as Nadia, Gemma Chua-Tran as Petra, Jack Scott as Clive Buchanan, Gemma Ward as Sadie Chalmers, Bianca D'Angelo as Goodes Sales Assistant #1, Louise McCann as Goodes Sales Assistant #2, Sophie Riggs as Goodes Sales Assistant #3

New Season

Episode 6
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Written by Randa Sayed & Greg Waters
Directed by Gracie Otto

A family wedding. A broken vow. A scandalous newspaper article. The ladies in black realise their need to work together as they confront threats at home and at work that could damage each of them irrevocably.

With: Debi Mazar as Magda Szombathelyi, Jessica De Gouw as Fay Janosi, Clare Hughes as Lisa Miles, Azizi Donnelly as Angela Mansour, Miranda Otto as Virginia Ambrose, Carlos Sanson Jr. as George Szombathelyi, Russell Dykstra as Stefan Szombathelyi, Thom Green as Rudi Janosi, Huw Higginson as Mr. Ryder, Julian Maroun as Elias Khalil, Todd McKenney as Mr. MacKenzie, Tom Wilson as Richard White, Kate Box as Cheri St Clair, Sacha Horler as Dorothy Miles, Krew Boylan as Enid Marlow, Ngali Shaw as Adam Conroy, Hazem Shammas as Dawud Mansour, Übai Dahoud as Farouk Mansour, Roxie Mohebbi as Nadia, Sepideh Fallah as Rania Mansour, Jaelynn Zewde as Catwalk model #1, Eve Hutcheson as Catwalk model #2, Jami Williamson as Catwalk model #3, Timea Szaloki as Catwalk model #4, Rachel Strickland as Catwalk model #5, Claudia Hammerstein as Catwalk model #6, Talulla Nagel as Catwalk model #7, Anna Lynn as Catwalk model #8, Bianca D'Angelo as Goodes Sales Assistant #1, Louise McCann as Goodes Sales Assistant #2, Sophie Riggs as Goodes Sales Assistant #3